Question 1

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Matching​
-​beneficence

Accepted Answer

A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function 
A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function

Question 3

​A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Kaposi's sarcoma 
B)  ​Merkel cell carcinoma 
C)  ​chronic myelomonocytic leukemia 
D)  ​gastrinoma 
E)  ​insulinoma 
A)  ​Kaposi's sarcoma 
B)  ​Merkel cell carcinoma 
C)  ​chronic myelomonocytic leukemia 
D)  ​gastrinoma 
E)  ​insulinoma

Question 4

Inflammation of the mouth that is caused by exposure to radiation is called radiation enteritis.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Increased intake of processed meats has been associated with which type of cancer?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Stomach 
B)  ​Liver 
C)  ​Prostate 
D)  ​Gall bladder 
E)  ​Rectum 
A)  ​Stomach 
B)  ​Liver 
C)  ​Prostate 
D)  ​Gall bladder 
E)  ​Rectum

Question 6

The medication megestrol acetate can improve appetite and increase weight in HIV patients.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Weight gain most often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​colon 
B)  ​breast 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​pancreas 
E)  ​liver 
A)  ​colon 
B)  ​breast 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​pancreas 
E)  ​liver

Question 8

The drug dronabinol is sometimes used with cancer patients to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​prevent constipation 
B)  ​shrink tumors 
C)  ​stimulate appetite 
D)  ​combat diarrhea 
E)  ​increase lean body mass 
A)  ​prevent constipation 
B)  ​shrink tumors 
C)  ​stimulate appetite 
D)  ​combat diarrhea 
E)  ​increase lean body mass

Question 9

​Explain how GI tract complications can contribute to malnutrition in HIV patients.

Accepted Answer

GI complications in HIV-infected patient

Question 10

What nutrition intervention is most appropriate for a patient who complains that food doesn't taste right?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"Try microwaving foods instead of cooking on the stove." 
B)  ​"Let family members prepare food for you." 
C)  ​"Avoid foods with strong odors." 
D)  ​"Talk a walk before you eat." 
E)  ​"Consume foods chilled or at room temperature." 
A)  ​"Try microwaving foods instead of cooking on the stove." 
B)  ​"Let family members prepare food for you." 
C)  ​"Avoid foods with strong odors." 
D)  ​"Talk a walk before you eat." 
E)  ​"Consume foods chilled or at room temperature."

Question 11

Matching​
-candidiasis

Accepted Answer

A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function 
A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function

Question 12

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. The nurse understands that this means patients _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight 
B)  ​require less protein in their dietsc 
C)  ​should increase their intake of fats 
D)  ​may experience early satiety 
E)  ​often suffer from constipation 
A)  ​may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight 
B)  ​require less protein in their dietsc 
C)  ​should increase their intake of fats 
D)  ​may experience early satiety 
E)  ​often suffer from constipation

Question 13

Matching​
-graft rejection​

Accepted Answer

A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function 
A) ​infections caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
B) ​the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
C) ​lymphocytes that have a specific protein called CD4 on their surfaces 
D) ​signaling proteins produced by the body's cells 
E) ​a condition in which the immune cells in transplanted tissue attack recipient cells, leading to widespread tissue damage
F)​a type of cancer arising from plasma cells in the bone marrow
G)​destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
H)​a fungal infection on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
I)​to spread from one part of the body to another; refers to cancer cells
J)​a person given legal authority to make medical decisions for another in the event of incapacitation
K)​describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
L)​the act of performing beneficial services rather than harmful ones
M)​the continuous degradation and synthesis of the body's proteins
N)​in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
O)​a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissues
P)​benign tumors composed of fatty tissue
Q)​the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
R)​an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function

Question 14

​The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tissue rejection 
B)  ​human immunodeficiency virus 
C)  ​thrush 
D)  ​cancer cachexia 
E)  ​bile insufficiency 
A)  ​tissue rejection 
B)  ​human immunodeficiency virus 
C)  ​thrush 
D)  ​cancer cachexia 
E)  ​bile insufficiency

Question 15

What side effect is most often associated with gastric resection surgery for cancer treatment?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Reduced swallowing ability 
B)  ​Dumping syndrome 
C)  ​Bile insufficiency 
D)  ​Acid reflux 
E)  ​General malabsorption 
A)  ​Reduced swallowing ability 
B)  ​Dumping syndrome 
C)  ​Bile insufficiency 
D)  ​Acid reflux 
E)  ​General malabsorption

Question 16

Why should AIDS patients be concerned about foodborne illnesses?​

Accepted Answer

The depressed immunity of people with HI

Question 17

Cancer cachexia affects almost all cancer patients.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Untreated HIV infection can increase a person's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi's sarcoma.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A durable power of attorney indicates one's preference for medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research indicates that high-fat diets often correlate with cancer rates; thus, low-fat diets can reduce the risk of developing cancer.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.​

Matching​ -​beneficence

​A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is _____.

Inflammation of the mouth that is caused by exposure to radiation is called radiation enteritis.​

Increased intake of processed meats has been associated with which type of cancer?​

The medication megestrol acetate can improve appetite and increase weight in HIV patients.​

Weight gain most often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.​

The drug dronabinol is sometimes used with cancer patients to _____.​

​Explain how GI tract complications can contribute to malnutrition in HIV patients.

What nutrition intervention is most appropriate for a patient who complains that food doesn't taste right?​

Matching​ -candidiasis

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. The nurse understands that this means patients _____.​

Matching​ -graft rejection​

​The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of ______.

What side effect is most often associated with gastric resection surgery for cancer treatment?​

Why should AIDS patients be concerned about foodborne illnesses?​

Cancer cachexia affects almost all cancer patients.​

Untreated HIV infection can increase a person's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi's sarcoma.​

A durable power of attorney indicates one's preference for medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.​

Research indicates that high-fat diets often correlate with cancer rates; thus, low-fat diets can reduce the risk of developing cancer.​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Filters

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.

Matching -beneficence

A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is _____.

Inflammation of the mouth that is caused by exposure to radiation is called radiation enteritis.

Increased intake of processed meats has been associated with which type of cancer?

The medication megestrol acetate can improve appetite and increase weight in HIV patients.

Weight gain most often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.

The drug dronabinol is sometimes used with cancer patients to _____.

Explain how GI tract complications can contribute to malnutrition in HIV patients.

What nutrition intervention is most appropriate for a patient who complains that food doesn't taste right?

Matching -candidiasis

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. The nurse understands that this means patients _____.

Matching -graft rejection

The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of ______.

What side effect is most often associated with gastric resection surgery for cancer treatment?

Why should AIDS patients be concerned about foodborne illnesses?

Cancer cachexia affects almost all cancer patients.

Untreated HIV infection can increase a person's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi's sarcoma.

A durable power of attorney indicates one's preference for medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.

Research indicates that high-fat diets often correlate with cancer rates; thus, low-fat diets can reduce the risk of developing cancer.